"Eve's Diary" (1906), a short story by Mark Twain, is a humorous yet tender retelling of the Garden of Eden, written entirely as diary entries by Eve, the first woman. Through her witty, curious voice, Eve chronicles her discoveries of the world—the stars, animals, and her own existence—alongside her patient pursuit of Adam, who is often indifferent and bewildered by her. The narrative traces their growing companionship, the Fall, and life afterward. The story concludes with Adam's moving reflection at Eve's grave: "Wherever she was, there was Eden." Written after Twain's wife's death, it serves as a loving tribute.
